PET scans reveal ‘smoldering’ inflammation in patients with MS
April 26, 2024 A new study suggests positron emission tomography brain scans could reveal hidden inflammation in patients with multiple…
What Are the Physiological Changes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MS causes white blood cells to attack or injure myelin and other parts of the CNS (central nervous system). The…
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Foot Drop: Everything You Need To Know
Foot drop refers to a condition when a person is unable to lift the front part of their foot to the…
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Hot and bothered: Read how heat makes MS symptoms worse
Around three quarters of people with MS find that their symptoms get worse when they are hot. This might be…
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‘You’re Fine.’ Why Delays in MS Diagnosis Matter.
by Lisa Doggett Family & lifestyle medicine physician, UT Health MS and Neuroimmunology Center; Sr. Medical Director, Sagility; Author of Up…
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Can You Live with MS and Still Find Reasons to Be Thankful?
By Cathy Chester on March 11, 2024 I’m thankful that I started my blog over ten years ago, but at first, I hesitated…
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Ancient DNA From Eurasian Herders Sheds Light on the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis
January 14, 2014 Genetic variants linked to the risk of MS were brought to Europe during a migration around 5,000…
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Blood levels of GFAP protein may predict disease progression in PPMS
Risk of disability worsening nearly 3 times greater with high GFAP: Study The ongoing worsening of disability among people with primary…
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High-Intensity Gait Training in an Individual With Neuromyelitis Optica and Research Recommendations for Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
Abstract Background: Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), similar to multiple sclerosis (MS), is an autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system.…
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Effects of Physical Therapy and Dalfampridine on Function and Quality of Life in Non-ambulatory Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lacey E. Bromley, PhD; Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD Int J MS Care (2023) https://doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2023-063 Abstract Background: Decreases in mobility, quality of…
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